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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.57, 483.99 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.57, 483.99 and 139.87 is: 209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.57 : 483.99 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.57/483.99 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.57x = 483.99 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.57x = 67,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,695.68/322.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.86

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